Many Proteins Are Enzymes Flashcards

1
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Metabolism types

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Anabolic- synthetic (building up)
Catabolic- breaking down

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2
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Organic

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Biological molecule contains carbon

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3
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Catalyst

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Alter the rate of reaction without undergoing permanent changes themselves

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4
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E - S

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Enzyme substrate complex

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5
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Enzyme

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Protein made up of polypeptide chains linked due to hydrogen bonds, ionic bonds and disulfide bonds

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6
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Induced fit

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  • Enzyme has specific shape known as the active site
  • when substrate combines with the enzyme it causes active site to change shape slightly
  • puts a strain on the substrate molecule, bending or breaking bonds thus lowering activation energy
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